Despite Aaron Judge going hitless in the Yankees' big win over the Cubs on Friday, his defense played a big part in helping Carlos Rodon.

Rodón will be going to Atlanta next week after replacing teammate Max Fried on the American League roster. Rodón was named an All-Star for the third time in the last five years. The first two appearances were with the White Sox and Giants in 2021 and ‘22, respectively.

Facing the Cubs for the first time since they traded him to the Yankees last offseason, Bellinger delivered the first three-homer game of his career.

Cody Bellinger hit three home runs -- nearly four bombs -- and Carlos Rodon pitched a gem as the Yankees beat up on the Cubs, 11-0, on Friday night.

It was his first Yankee Stadium curtain call. And it was completely apropos after his display of power, Aaron Judge’s three scintillating defensive plays in rightfield and lefthander Carlos Rodon’s finest performance of the season helped the Yankees post an 11-0 victory over the NL Central-leading Cubs before 46,327.

The New York Yankees and Carlos Rodon are coming off an excellent victory against the Chicago Cubs. The Yanks showed sheer dominance at the plate after their offense burst open with 11 runs. What was more surprising was the stellar performance from their defense.

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón and Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez on Friday were named replacements on the American League roster for the All-Star Game.

The Associated PressCarlos Rodón, el dominicano Carlos Estévez y Casey Mize fueron nombrados el viernes como lanzadores de reemplazo en el roster de la Liga Americana para el Juego de